METAL TECHNICIAN, BA08

METAL TECHNICIAN, BA08, Textiles, IKEA of Sweden AB

IKEA of Sweden is responsible for developing the IKEA range and making it available to stores and customers all over the world.Expressed in terms of IKEA's three main processes, IKEA of Sweden leads the processes Creating the Home Furnishings Offer and Supplying and also takes part in the third main process, called Communicating & Selling, which is lead by Retail.

The technician represents the core of the product development process, together with the Product Developer, the Purchasing Strategist (ISTRA) and the Supply Planner.
We are looking for two technician - with focus on metal where experience of wood and plastic is an advantage.

ASSIGNMENT
.Responsibility for the technical aspects of the product, i.e.safe to use, good & Healthy, Durable & Functional, customer-friendly.
.Determine and describe basic product requirements, create, update and approve necessary technical documentation.
.Quality assure, in all aspects, new products by testing/approval ( risk and E-wheel assessment), evaluation of newly started production, preventive actions, product audit and corrective actions.
.Monitor and analyze the quality situation of existing products and initiate corrective actions.
.Establish and maintain networks with functions in IKEA and spread knowledge to other IKEA companies on products and materials, environmental requirements, laws & standards, risk analysis etc.
.Continuously develop new technical solutions in order to improve customer benefits and decrease costs.
.Be updated on new material and techniques within metal, wood and plastic areas.

Competence
Knowledge
.Good competence in construction, materials, technical drawing, detailed documentation and communication.
.Adequate knowledge of production conditions.
.Knowledge and understanding in requirements, incl.Laws and standards, connected to metal wood and plastic
* Knowledge of product safety requirements
.PC experience
.Good technical education or working experience within plastic/metal or wood.
.A sound knowledge of English, verbal and writing.
.Knowledge about customer's needs and products functions.

Capabilities/Motivation
.Share IKEA's basic values.
.Overall perspective and understanding of the technical aspects to the total business.
.Problem-solving approach and innovative thinking.
.Decision making ability
.Communication skills, willingness to share knowledge and delegate responsibility.
.Willingness and ability to work in teams with colleagues from all parts of the pipeline, external companies and different cultures.
.Ability to create structure, organize and carry through projects.

We want your application no later than Nov 30, 2006.

Tel - +46-(0)476-81008